PROFESSIONAL PAINTING TIPS THAT WILL SAVE YOU TIME AND GIVE YOU HIGH-QUALITY RESULTS! Whenever you want to learn the best way to do something, always look to someone with experience. While I am not a pro painter in the sense that people hire me to paint for them, I paint more than the average person […]
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How to Paint Furniture Black Distressed (Without Sanding!)
HOW TO PAINT FURNITURE BLACK WHILE ALLOWING SOME OF THE COLOR UNDERNEATH TO SHOW THROUGH FOR A SLIGHTLY DISTRESSED LOOK – THE EASY WAY! I took a walk through a local home store last week for the first time in many months. As I was looking at the new home decor on the shelves, I […]
Painted Trim Ideas {That Aren’t White}
Don’t get me wrong, I love classic bright white trim. However, painting your trimwork a color other than white is a fun way to add some interest. It can really make a huge statement on its own as you’re about to see. Though this photo has minimalist decor, it still has a feeling of warmth […]
Garage Doors: Simple Makeover With Big Impact
A BUDGET-FRIENDLY MAKEOVER FOR GARAGE DOORS: A SIMPLE PROJECT WITH BIG IMPACT! You guys, if you have plain garage doors you need to see this simple makeover! I’ve had this idea for years and I’m not sure why I waited so long to tackle this project! This is not only simple, the total cost of […]
15 Chic Interior Painting Ideas: Transform Your Home
TAKE YOUR HOME FROM DRAB TO FAB WITH THESE INTERIOR PAINTING IDEAS! There are 120 million gallons of paint sold in the United States every year! That’s a lot of opportunity to change your interior from drab to fab. Not only does painting make your space even more stylish but it helps keep your home up to […]
Sherwin Williams Rhinestone & A New Paint Tool
WE USED RHINESTONE FROM SHERWIN WILLIAMS (WHICH IS HANDS DOWN OUR FAVORITE NEUTRAL PAINT COLOR) TO PAINT OUR LIVING ROOM ALONG WITH THE COOLEST LITTLE PAINT ROLLER TOOL! Finding the right paint color isn’t always easy! With the plethora of options available, in a rainbow of undertones, it can take some investigation to get it […]
9 Soft Black Paint Colors from Benjamin Moore
I’ve been noticing more and more black being used in homes lately and I’m definitely liking the trend. However, as with white paint colors, the shade from one color to the next can vary dramatically. I’ve been looking for just the right shade of black paint lately, which led me to this whole exploration of […]
Garden Arbor – From Eyesore to Focal Point
We have an old wooden garden arbor in our backyard that had really become an eyesore. It was originally built into the fence, but most of the fence came down last year when we had some large trees removed. The only thing left standing was one section of the fence and the gate with an […]
How To Restore Wooden Outdoor Furniture
If you have any wooden outdoor furniture that has seen better days, this post is for you! On my patio, I have a teak table that is only two years old. Leaving it exposed to the elements for those two years made it look much older as you can see here. Yikes! I wanted to […]
How to Remove Glue From Wood (Sideboard Makeover)
Have you ever tried a home improvement project and knew right away that you didn’t really like it? This was the case with the sideboard makeover I did a while back. Only in order to correct this one, I had to figure out how to remove glue from wood. I had found this old sideboard […]
Our Best DIY Projects and Makeovers of 2019
At the end of each year since I’ve been blogging I like to look back and see what we’ve accomplished around here. I’m usually surprised at how many DIY projects and makeovers I fit into a year. Today I’m highlighting some of my favorites and some of yours. There were far more projects this year […]
Painted Dresser – Vintage Upcycle
PAINTED DRESSER: HOW TO UPCYCLE AN ANTIQUE While shopping around for new nightstands for my daughter’s room, I came across this vintage beauty on Facebook Marketplace. It’s actually a small dresser, which is perfect for her room. Want to know the best part? It was only $35! It has the curved drawers that I love […]
